Florida's Disabled to See Positive Changes in Developmental Services

Sophie’s finally getting off a waiting list for state services that will help her continue to live at home.

The waiver covers the cost of some medical supplies, modifications to her house to make it more accessible, and even home care to help out mom.

Janet Graham, the mother, says, "I’ll be able to potentially go to work full-time depending on whether Sophie’s health remains stable, and it’s really a huge, huge difference in the way we live our life."

The state Agency for Persons with Disabilities will cut its waiting list for services about two-thirds by next July due to a $63 million budget surplus, but Sen. Skip Campbell, who’s running for attorney general, wants an investigation. He says there’s no excuse for keeping cash on hand when folks were waiting for help.

Sen. Skip Campbell, (D) Tamarac, FL, says, “We have children with disabilities, we have adults with disabilities who need to have services provided by the state, and if you’re holding the money up and not spending it, there’s something wrong there.

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